"A jar of tea-soaked prunes with a cheeky splash of whisky is the gift you never knew you needed. Sticky, sweet and complex, these boozy treats are wonderful spooned over rice pudding, porridge, yoghurt, ice-cream or even panna cotta. Don't waste a fresh tea bag, though enjoy a cuppa first, then use the spent one to infuse the prunes overnight. Earl grey adds fragrant, citrus notes, builders' tea gives a malty depth, lapsang souchong brings smokiness, and chamomile or rooibos offer softer, floral tones."
"It's also worth experimenting with other dried fruits beyond prunes: apricots, figs and/or dates all work beautifully, too. I like to give a jar of preserves as a gift whenever I'm invited somewhere for dinner, and this recipe turns a handful of dried fruit and a spent teabag into something that feels like a real treat. It's the perfect way to stretch the lifespan of ingredients that might otherwise be forgotten: dried fruit at the back of the cupboard, a heel of citrus,"
"Put the sugar (I use dark brown for richness), an optional piece of citrus peel and a used teabag in a clean 500ml jar. Pour in about 350ml just-boiled water and leave to infuse for about 10 minutes, until the water is warm but not hot. Add 200-250g dried prunes), cover, seal and leave to infuse overnight. I like a strong brew, so I leave the bag in until the next morning, so take it out earlier if you prefer a subtler flavour."
Tea-soaked dried fruit combines dark brown sugar, an optional citrus peel and a spent teabag in a jar with just-boiled water to infuse briefly. Add 200–250g dried prunes or substitute apricots, figs or dates, seal and leave to soak overnight for a strong brew or remove the bag earlier for subtler flavour. Strain the syrup, reduce it by about two-thirds until thick and glossy, then pour back over the fruit and add a splash of whisky, brandy or rum if desired. Serve over rice pudding, porridge, yoghurt, ice cream or panna cotta, or gift in a jar.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]